The flooding has already caused significant damage to coastal infrastructure and homes, particularly in Southern California. Communities in Huntington Beach, Redondo Beach, and Long Beach have been heavily affected, with seawater breaching homes and businesses. Northern California's bayside areas are also at risk. Experts predict that the combination of king tides, El Niño-driven Kelvin waves, and potential winter storms could lead to even more severe flooding, posing risks to property, transportation, and public safety.